I LovE all those stories! Glad you enjoyed it, too!
I have flown a Texax T-6 (WW2 Era), A 1935 Taylorcraft, and an old 30’s era biplane.
I’ve never had the honor of flying a Spitfire, but I LOVE the way they look.
I am not a licensed pilot, but take the yoke whenever somebody lets me...LOL.